MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,361 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked, (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Fuel hose corroded Fuel pump area, also accumulated corroded.not leaking . (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Slight corrosion front inner wings,
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.3.3b)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.3.3b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
steering box slighty leaking
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
edgewear to o/s/f tyre,non structural corrosion to n/s/f floor.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
oil around steering box
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
oil around steering box
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
dampness around steering box
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
dampness around steering box area
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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WWB 256S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 94,523 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WWB 256S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 48 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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WWB 256S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 February 1978.
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